Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning at Wheaton College, MA

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Please join us for this program!

Please join us for this program!

Join us for this program!

Nov 4th @ 5pm: Poetry-based art movements have functioned as an important locus of community organizing and political discourse across both Puerto Rico and the U.S. since at least the 1930s. In this interactive workshop, scholar-activist-poet Dr. Melinda González will perform poems, facilitate a poetry writing workshop, and discuss the role of poetry spaces in disaster recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria across the Puerto Rican diaspora.

Ellison Lecture Hall, Watson Fine Arts
#wheatonma #artsatwheaton

Next Friday from 3-4:30 pm in the Science Center room 2147 come join us for a discussion around life on earth and other planets/moons while examining fossils. Break some geodes, eat some astronaut ice cream and take home some crystals. We hope to see you all there!!! 🚀🪨🔨

Next Friday from 3-4:30 pm in the Science Center room 2147 come join us for a discussion around life on earth and other planets/moons while examining fossils. Break some geodes, eat some astronaut ice cream and take home some crystals. We hope to see you all there!!! 🚀🪨🔨

Hello everyone, I hope your fall break went well and you are ready to jump into Fall Fest this weekend!! 🎃🍂🍎 The Marshall Center is hosting Café con Leche to start off your fall weekend. Come stop by the Marshall Center on Friday, October 15th from 3 to 4 pm for some delicious coffee and Guatemalan sweets. ☕️🥰🍁

Hello everyone, I hope your fall break went well and you are ready to jump into Fall Fest this weekend!! 🎃🍂🍎 The Marshall Center is hosting Café con Leche to start off your fall weekend. Come stop by the Marshall Center on Friday, October 15th from 3 to 4 pm for some delicious coffee and Guatemalan sweets. ☕️🥰🍁

Goodbye, Columbus? Here's what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans

Indigenous Peoples Day.
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/11/1044823626/indigenous-peoples-day-native-americans-columbus

Goodbye, Columbus? Here's what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans A growing movement recasts Oct. 11 as a day to appreciate the diversity and history of Indigenous communities. That visibility, say Native Americans, can help us see what else needs to change.

Wheaton has way with words

We got some great coverage on our Intergroup Dialogue Program! We are starting the program this week. Contact us if you are interested in joining the Thursday or Friday Dialogue groups!
https://wheatoncollege.edu/news/wheaton-has-way-with-words/

Wheaton has way with words The official news source for Wheaton College (MA). Read articles about students, faculty, alumni, staff and all the exciting things happening here every day.

#marshallcenter #nortonma #wheatoncollege

#marshallcenter #nortonma #wheatoncollege

So glad we were able to assemble and deliver supplies for the Attleboro YMCA Before and After School Program with our Intercultural Early Arrival participants and Program Assistants! The supplies will be enjoyed by Pre-K through 5th grade students! Great way to start the year!

We're excited to welcome the Class of 2025!

I Have A Future

I Have a Future is hiring a Co-Lead Organizer! I Have a Future is a statewide community of youth organizers and allies who build power to win youth
jobs and end mass incarceration through transformational leadership development, direct public
action, and policy change.
https://www.ihaveafuturema.us/

I Have A Future CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & COVERAGE from our 13th Annual Youth Justice Rally As a statewide community of youth organizers and allies, we are on a power building mission to win youth jobs and end mass incarceration through transformational leadership, direct public action, and policy change.We are driv...

Here is another fabulous Program Assistant!

Jillian Riveros ‘22
Hometown: Queens, NY
Major/Minor: Biochemistry (Pre-Med)/Math and Public Health
How the Marshall Center has added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has been a place that I can go for advice whether that is academic, personal or even for my organization. The staff there really care about your well being and give you the best suggestions to help with any situation.”

Favorite Movie: Superhero Movies

Favorite Phone App: Facetime

Here is another fabulous Program Assistant!

Jillian Riveros ‘22
Hometown: Queens, NY
Major/Minor: Biochemistry (Pre-Med)/Math and Public Health
How the Marshall Center has added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has been a place that I can go for advice whether that is academic, personal or even for my organization. The staff there really care about your well being and give you the best suggestions to help with any situation.”

Favorite Movie: Superhero Movies

Favorite Phone App: Facetime

We are looking forward to welcoming students in a few weeks! Here is another great Program Assistant!
Dani McConnell ‘24
Hometown: Boston, MA
Major/Minor: Public Health/Business
Why did you choose to be an Early Arrival Assistant: :I chose to be an Early Arrival Assistant to pay forward the kindness that other students of color showed me as a freshman to get acclimated to the campus.”
Favorite Quote: In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower,” Audre Lorde.
Favorite Phone App: Hability

We are looking forward to welcoming students in a few weeks! Here is another great Program Assistant!
Dani McConnell ‘24
Hometown: Boston, MA
Major/Minor: Public Health/Business
Why did you choose to be an Early Arrival Assistant: :I chose to be an Early Arrival Assistant to pay forward the kindness that other students of color showed me as a freshman to get acclimated to the campus.”
Favorite Quote: In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower,” Audre Lorde.
Favorite Phone App: Hability

Another great Program Assistant!
Ishaan Madan ‘22
Hometown: New York, NY
Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Astronomy and Physics
How the Marshall Center has added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has provided a space for comfort and connection with others while pushing me to take on roles like Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator and Intercultural Pre-Orientation outside my discipline - creating a holistic education experience.”
Favorite Book: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Favorite Quote: "Do more of what makes you happy," @ishmotivates.

Another great Program Assistant!
Ishaan Madan ‘22
Hometown: New York, NY
Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Astronomy and Physics
How the Marshall Center has added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has provided a space for comfort and connection with others while pushing me to take on roles like Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator and Intercultural Pre-Orientation outside my discipline - creating a holistic education experience.”
Favorite Book: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Favorite Quote: "Do more of what makes you happy," @ishmotivates.

Another one of our great Intercultural Early Arrival Assistants!
Faith Freeman ‘22
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major/Minor: English/Psychology
What do you like most about Wheaton: “The people. I've met some incredible, stunning, passionate, caring, kind people that have changed my life.”
Favorite Musician/Group: Kehlani
Must haves when moving to college: “Anything that helps me take care of myself! But, a variety of clothing and shoes is essential so I can dress how I feel on any given day.”

Another one of our great Intercultural Early Arrival Assistants!
Faith Freeman ‘22
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major/Minor: English/Psychology
What do you like most about Wheaton: “The people. I've met some incredible, stunning, passionate, caring, kind people that have changed my life.”
Favorite Musician/Group: Kehlani
Must haves when moving to college: “Anything that helps me take care of myself! But, a variety of clothing and shoes is essential so I can dress how I feel on any given day.”

Get to know more about the Marshall Center’s Early Arrival Program Assistants! Check out our weekly posts!

Dalwin Corcino ‘23
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major/Minor: Healthcare Policy (Independent Major)/Hispanic Studies
How the Marshall Center has added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has become a safe haven for me, it has become an outlet where I can let out my frustrations. The staff has really been there to support me, help me through the struggles of being a student of color at a PWI, and finding my voice.”
Favorite Snack: Twizzlers
Favorite Real Life and Fictional Hero: “My favorite real life hero is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and my favorite fictional hero is Superman.”

Get to know more about the Marshall Center’s Early Arrival Program Assistants! Check out our weekly posts!

Dalwin Corcino ‘23
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major/Minor: Healthcare Policy (Independent Major)/Hispanic Studies
How the Marshall Center has added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has become a safe haven for me, it has become an outlet where I can let out my frustrations. The staff has really been there to support me, help me through the struggles of being a student of color at a PWI, and finding my voice.”
Favorite Snack: Twizzlers
Favorite Real Life and Fictional Hero: “My favorite real life hero is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and my favorite fictional hero is Superman.”

The Marshall Center and Center for Social Justice and Community Impact, are coming together with many others to officially commemorate Juneteenth (Freedom Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day) - June 19th, 2021. Juneteenth is now officially a federal holiday.

We want to recognize the impact this day has on the African-American community as it reminds us of the history of injustice for our Black community members. We hope you enjoy our post and encourage you to learn more! Happy Juneteenth, Wheaton.

*** The graphic on the first slide was created by an outside source *** We cannot locate the source however, please let us know if you can locate the authorship of the graphic so that we can give credit where credit is due!

Senate passes hate crime bill responding to wave of violence against Asian Americans

Senate passes hate crime bill responding to wave of violence against Asian Americans The House Judiciary Committee, meanwhile, considered a similar version of the bill introduced by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., on Wednesday.

Happy API MESA✨✨ We are excited to welcome all students, faculty, and staff to these up and coming programs! We hope to see you there!

Happy API MESA✨✨ We are excited to welcome all students, faculty, and staff to these up and coming programs! We hope to see you there!

COMING UP!!

The Marshall Center is hosting this program with LSA and SOHL next week! We hope you can join us!
Here is the link to register: https://www.cvent.com/d/mjq3gj

The Marshall Center is hosting this program with LSA and SOHL next week! We hope you can join us!
Here is the link to register: https://www.cvent.com/d/mjq3gj

The Marshall Center stands by our Asian community. We condemn the acts of racism and violence caused by anti-Asian hate. We will be hosting a healing space on Wednesday, March 17th at 5 PM EST for our Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander communities at Wheaton. Please share this information campus-wide and contact Kayla Berrios at [email protected] with questions and to sign up! #hateisavirus

Happy Women’s History Month. As we reflect and celebrate the impact women have had and continue to have on our world, we are reminded of the importance of amplifying their voices and message. #amplifyblackvoices #blacklivesmatter #womenshistorymonth

We are so incredibly honored to have worked with DEAL (Diversity, Equity & Access Leadership) and our Wheaton community to donate books by and about the Black community. We are so happy to hear that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South are enjoying the books already! Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

This #ThankfulThursday we'd like to say thank you to the Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning at Wheaton College, MA for their recent book drive for our Clubs!

This fantastic collection of diverse and inclusive books will be enjoyed for a long time in our Clubs! Thank you!

#BGCMetroSouth #GreatFutures

Anti-blackness and hate has no place here. As we continue to reflect on the act of violence that occurred just last week, the Marshall Center staff wanted to send a clear message of solidarity. If you know anything about the perpetrator, we ask that you please use one of our systems of reporting. We have linked the bias incident report in our bio for easy access. We encourage our community members to sign up to attend our discussion space on Wednesday, March 3rd from 5-6 PM EST. These acts of bias will not be tolerated. We are here to offer support and will continue to stand by our our students.

Join the Marshall Center and @wheatonmaalum TONIGHT AT 6 PM EST for a panel of powerful Black alumni. The panelists will discuss their experiences at Wheaton and how their identities have shaped their work and personal lives. There is still time to join! Sign up through the link in our bio.

NAACP | NAACP History: Lift Every Voice and Sing

Did you know about the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing?” We invite you to learn more and hear it powerfully performed.

https://www.naacp.org/naacp-history-lift-evry-voice-and-sing/

https://www.pbs.org/black-culture/explore/black-authors-spoken-word-poetry/lift-every-voice-and-sing/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DS60luWpBe0

NAACP | NAACP History: Lift Every Voice and Sing The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

In collaboration with @wheatonma.sjci we would like to share our Civil Rights display we featured in Balfour Hood just last year! We continue to recognize the impact the Civil Rights Movement has made to our history and how it continues to shape our legislation and fight for social justice. There is still much work to be done. We hope you enjoy reading (or rereading) these slides and encourage you to research more! Special thanks to @wallacelibrary for your support in putting this information together.